The world of coral reefs /

"In this illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information about coral reef and conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort"--

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Spencer, Erin (Author)
Group Author: Neonakis, Alexandria (Illustrator)
Published: Storey Publishing,
Publisher Address: North Adams, MA :
Publication Dates: [2022]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
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Summary: "In this illustrated book for ages 7 to 10, marine ecologist Erin Spencer provides fascinating, scientific information about coral reef and conservation work that scientists are undertaking, and solution-oriented ways kids and families can help in the effort"--
Item Description: Includes index.
Carrier Form: 48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 x 29 cm
Audience: Ages 7-10 years
Grades 4-6
ISBN: 9781635863376
1635863376
Index Number: GB461
CLC: P737.2-49
Call Number: P737.2-49/S745
Contents: Rainforests of the sea -- A world of coral -- The Great Barrier Reef -- Coral close-up -- The building blocks of reefs -- Soft, swaying corals -- Coral babies -- One polyp becomes many -- A reef is born -- A Hawaiian creation story -- An ecosystem in balance -- No backbone? No problem! -- So many fish! -- Large and in charge -- Coral reefs help people -- Everything is connected -- The reefs need our help -- Trash talk -- Warmer oceans hurt corals -- Science at work -- Glossary -- Going deeper -- Index.